YOUTH SOCCER: Marshfield United U9 boys win GPS tourney

Wednesday

The Marshfield United Soccer Club boys U9 team won the Global Premiere Soccer Tournament over Labor Day weekend.

In the cup final, Marshfield knocked off GPS South Coast, 5-0. The tournament is annual preseason event from U9-15 boys and girls teams from across New England.

Marshfield defeated teams from the South Coast, Western Massachusetts, Boston and New Hampshire in the tournament. Marshfield did not surrender a goal in the first three games of the tournament, including a 1-0 win over GPS NH Select.

“The boys were delighted with the victories and look forward to bring this excitement to the fall season,” said Marshfield Youth Soccer director Doug Burns.

“The champions performed extremely well on the field, but the character and sportsmanship we displayed was equally if not more impressive,” said Marshfield coach Ed Sylvia. “The champs did the business on the field, but were also very gracious in victory and displayed class far beyond their years, especially after winning in the final.

“The teams we played throughout the tournament were select kids from across New England. I, for one, wouldn’t look any further than Marshfield for the best boys in the state. I feel blessed and honored to be able to be a part of this special team."

The Marshfield U9 girls team also competed in the tournament, finishing 1-1-1.